<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead plant accounting activities and strengthen financial visibility for a manufacturing operation in Wichita, Kansas. This onsite role will oversee cost accounting, support the monthly close cycle, and manage billing processes in a machine hour-driven production environment. The position also serves as a key resource for maintaining accounting system accuracy, improving reporting, and helping leadership understand operating performance. We are looking for someone with a solid understanding of manufacturing that doesn&#39;t mind being in the weeds but also brings a strategic mindset to the table! Comp up to $125k+! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead plant cost accounting activities by assigning and reviewing overhead rates tied to machine utilization and validating the accuracy of job and work order costing.</p><p>• Evaluate monthly values for work in process and finished goods inventory to ensure reliable financial reporting and inventory records.</p><p>• Administer and refine the manufacturing accounting system by maintaining costing configurations, updating routing-related data, and resolving system issues that affect reporting integrity.</p><p>• Prepare accounting entries and complete reconciliations for balance sheet accounts and cash activity as part of an accurate and timely month-end close.</p><p>• Manage customer billing activities, including invoice creation, progress billing support, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding receivables.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset records and depreciation schedules while partnering on inventory cycle counts to investigate and resolve variances.</p><p>• Review labor and machine hour inputs that drive product costing and provide backup assistance for payroll-related processing when needed.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting and monthly financial analysis by preparing variance reporting and assembling preliminary financial statements for management review.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting processes by documenting procedures, improving internal workflows, and promoting high-quality system data across the organization </p>

<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, or comparable experience in a similar role.</p><p>• At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing accounting with strong depth in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>• Proven background in machine hour-based or standard costing methods and their application to inventory and job cost analysis.</p><p>• Hands-on responsibility for configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Epicor or a comparable ERP platform beyond basic end-user activity.</p><p>• Solid knowledge of general ledger accounting, month-end close, job costing, and inventory valuation practices.</p><p>• Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to work with large data sets, build cost models, and use tools such as pivot tables and lookup functions effectively.</p><p>• Strong attention to detail, analytical problem-solving ability, and a clear sense of ownership for financial and system data accuracy.</p>

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